1 1861 County votes 318-88 in favor of secession from the Union. 2  Victoria County sends 300 men to fight for the Confederate States Army. 3  1863 Confederate General John B. Magruder destroys the railroad from Port Lavaca to Victoria to keep it out of Union hands. 4  He also sinks trees and boats into the Guadalupe River.
World War II (WWII or WW2), also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, though related conflicts began earlier. It involved the vast majority of the world's nations âincluding all of the great powers âeventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.
1945 Germany World War II Europe Ends 6th May 1945 : The war in Europe is over when German forces are to sign full surrender on 7th May 1945 President Truman and Prime minister Churchill will make public radio broadcasts and speak to the people tomorrow and and VE day has been announced for the 8th May .